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Sinn Féin welcomes discussion over future of Lough Neagh - Molloy

Sinn Féin MLA Francie Molloy has welcomed the announcement by
the Earl of Shaftesbury that he is willing to discuss the future of Lough Neagh
with the Assembly.

Mr. Molloy said,

“The Lough is a huge eco system on which many people depend upon
for their livelihood and indeed their life through the supply of drinking water
so it important that it is managed properly.

“I welcome the Earl of Shaftesbury’s willingness to discuss the
future of the Lough and his emphasis on the needs of the people who live along
side and those who work the Lough to be put at the forefront of any decisions
to be made.

“In
my meeting with the Earl today he confirmed that land owners whose land abuts
the shoreline will be able to have this land transferred to them for minimum
sum, this is big step forward and I welcome this gesture from the Earl.

“I believe it is in the best interests of everyone that
the Lough comes under public ownership so that it can managed to the benefit of
all the users and those living along side it.

“The
working group in the Assembly should immediately set up the meeting requested
by the Earl and move the acquisition of the Lough to the next stage.